Neighboring counties receive state road funding

Tuesday, February 15 by Derek Aaron

Neighboring Adair County recently received $147,600 in state funding for a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet project that will resurface part of Richard Hollow Road in the western part of the county. Neighboring Casey County also received […]

Severe Weather Possible Thursday

Tuesday, February 15 by Sean Hammond

In true Kentucky weather fashion, we are going from cold temperatures on Monday to the threat of severe weather coming up on Thursday. First off, temperatures will rebound today as most of us will hit […]

Post 15 troopers honored by KSP for ‘lifesaving’ efforts

Tuesday, February 15 by Derek Aaron

Recently retired Kentucky State Police Sergeant James Richard and Trooper Jacob Harper of KSP Post 15 in Columbia recently were honored with “lifesaving” awards during the state police’s annual Sworn Awards ceremony. Post 15 received […]

Tonya Rexroat to take over as RCHS Softball Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School has its new softball coach with the season opener just a month away. Tonya Rexroat will take over the Lady Laker Softball team for the season, with a full-scale coaching search planned after the conclusion of the season. Rexroat is... Read More.

Lakers go on the road to Danville tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers go on the road to Danville High School tonight to take on the Admirals. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT.

4 COVID related deaths reported in Russell County last week

Tuesday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

Four COVID-related deaths were reported in Russell County last week, according to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. According to state records, there have been 77 COVID-related deaths in Russell County. Last week, the health […]

Lady Lakers fall to Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers fell to Somerset by a score of 54-38 Monday night. The loss drops the Lady Lakers to 8-18 on the season. The Lady Lakers fell into an early hole, trailing 18-9 at the end of the first quarter, but... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory issued by Jamestown Water Dept.

Monday, February 14 by Derek Aaron

A boil water advisory has been issued by the Jamestown Water Department for McQueary Rd., off of Bernard Ridge Rd., as well as all side roads. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking […]

KSP drug roundup in Clinton and Cumberland County results in 30 arrests

Monday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

On Thursday, Kentucky State Police Post 15 conducted a drug round up in Clinton and Cumberland Counties which resulted in over 30 indictment warrants being served. While serving these indictments, troopers also located firearms on […]

Fiscal court to meet tonight

Monday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. in the courtroom of the old Russell County Courthouse. The magistrates will discuss the premium pay […]

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Year: 2022

Neighboring counties receive state road funding

Severe Weather Possible Thursday

Post 15 troopers honored by KSP for ‘lifesaving’ efforts

Tonya Rexroat to take over as RCHS Softball Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers go on the road to Danville tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers fall to Somerset | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Boil Water Advisory issued by Jamestown Water Dept.

KSP drug roundup in Clinton and Cumberland County results in 30 arrests

Fiscal court to meet tonight

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown